Subject: Bread and Pastry
Grade Level: Grade 7
Objective: Familiarize yourself with the table of weights and measures in
baking; apply basic mathematical operations in calculating weights and
measures; and measure dry and liquid ingredients accurately.
Learning across curriculum:
1) Science: Understanding the concept of density in relation to measuring
ingredients accurately.
2) Mathematics: Applying basic mathematical operations in calculating weights and
measures.
3) Home Economics: Understanding the importance of accurate measurements in
baking and cooking.
Review Motivation:
Teaching Strategy: Picture Analysis
Instructional Materials:
1) Pictures of different baked goods
2) Chart of different weights and measures
3) Pen and paper
Activity 1: Exploring Ingredients
Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning
Materials:
1) Assorted dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, etc.)
2) Assorted liquid ingredients (water, milk, oil, etc.)
3) Measuring cups and spoons
Significance: Students will work in groups to measure and compare different dry
and liquid ingredients, familiarizing themselves with the table of weights and
measures in baking.
Instructions:
1) Divide the class into small groups.
2) Assign each group a dry ingredient and a liquid ingredient.
3) Instruct the groups to measure and compare the weights and measures of the
assigned ingredients.
Rubric:
- Accurate measurement and comparison: 5 pts
- Collaboration and teamwork: 5 pts
Assessment Questions:
1) What is the weight of 1 cup of flour?
2) How many milliliters are in 1 tablespoon of oil?
3) Why is it important to measure ingredients accurately in baking?
Activity 2: Baking Conversion Challenge
Teaching Strategy: Problem-Based Learning
Materials:
1) Baking recipe with measurements in different units (cups, grams, ounces, etc.)
2) Calculator
Significance: Students will apply basic mathematical operations to convert
measurements in a baking recipe, enhancing their understanding of weights and
measures.
Instructions:
1) Provide each student with a copy of the baking recipe.
2) Instruct the students to convert the measurements in the recipe to a different unit
of measurement.
3) Students will use a calculator to perform the conversions.
Rubric:
- Correct conversion of measurements: 5 pts
- Accuracy of calculations: 5 pts
Assessment Questions:
1) How many grams are in 1 ounce?
2) Convert 1 cup of sugar to milliliters.
3) Why is it important to convert measurements accurately in baking?
Activity 3: Perfecting the Recipe
Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning
Materials:
1) Baking ingredients (flour, sugar, butter, etc.)
2) Baking tools (mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, oven, etc.)
Significance: Students will follow a baking recipe and measure ingredients
accurately to create a delicious baked good, applying their knowledge of weights and
measures in a practical setting.
Instructions:
1) Provide each student with a copy of a simple baking recipe.
2) Instruct the students to measure the ingredients accurately.
3) Students will follow the recipe and bake the goods.
Rubric:
- Accurate measurement and following of the recipe: 5 pts
- Presentation and taste of the baked goods: 5 pts
Assessment Questions:
1) How does accurate measurement affect the outcome of a baked good?
2) What are the consequences of inaccurate measuring in baking?
3) How can you ensure that your measurements are accurate when baking?
ANALYSIS:
Activity 1 - Students will develop a better understanding of the table of weights and
measures in baking through hands-on exploration and comparison of different
ingredients.
Activity 2 - Students will enhance their mathematical skills by converting
measurements in a baking recipe, reinforcing the connection between math and
baking.
Activity 3 - Students will apply their knowledge of weights and measures in a
practical setting, creating a baked good and experiencing the importance of accurate
measurement.
ABSTRACTION:
Through this lesson, students will familiarize themselves with the table of weights
and measures in baking and understand the significance of accurate measurement.
They will also develop their mathematical skills by applying basic operations in
calculating weights and measures.
APPLICATION:
Task 1 - Ask students to create a poster that showcases different conversions of
common baking measurements, using visuals and examples.
Task 2 - Have students plan and prepare a recipe of their choice, ensuring accurate
measurements and documenting the process through photos or a video.
ASSESSMENT:
Teaching Strategy: Direct Instruction
Instructional Materials:
1) Assessment questions
2) Answer key
Question 1: Convert 250 grams of flour to ounces.
Question 2: Calculate the weight of 1 tablespoon of sugar in grams.
Question 3: Why is it important to measure dry and liquid ingredients accurately in
baking?
Assignment:
1) Research and write a short essay on the history of bread and pastry, including the
importance of accurate measurements in baking. (Teacher's overview: Provide
guidance on credible sources and expected length of the essay.)
2) Create a recipe card for a favorite bread or pastry recipe, including accurate
measurements and step-by-step instructions. (Teacher's overview: Provide a
template for the recipe card and specify the required information to be included.)